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Undocumented immigrants made up nearly 5% of Washington state's population in 2023, according to a new Pew study.
The big picture: The increase in Washington's unauthorized immigrant population mirrors nationwide trends.
Zoom in: In 2015, Pew estimated Washington was home to about 250,000 undocumented immigrants, or about 3.5% of the state's population.
Go deeper: Unauthorized immigrant population hit record 14M in 2023, analysis finds